Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e6·2)
c9-23615Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
23. Rxe8 Rf8 24. Rxf8 Bg4 25. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf8, then Rxf8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
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